Acts 1:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But ye shall receive power,a after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ”

Acts 1:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But ye shall receive power ... - Literally, as it is translated in the margin, “Ye shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon you.” This was said to them to console them. Though they...
Acts 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Programme of the Mission: the Ascension. Acts 1:6 . The opening words suggest a religious meeting; the occurrences of Acts 1:9-11 are in the open air; cf. the tryst made in Mark 16:7 = Mat...
Acts 1:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

power. Greek dunamis. App-172. the Holy Ghost . the Holy Spirit (with art.) App-101. Compare Luke 24:49 . upon. App-104. witnesses. See note on John 1:7 . unto Me. Texts read, "of Me...
Acts 1:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

8. You shall receive power. Our Savior Christ doth here call them back as well unto the promise of God as also unto his commandment, which was the readiest way to bridle their curiosity. Cur...
Acts 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the eart...
Acts 1:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Lord, wilt thou at this time, &c.— The disciples seem to have expected, that, when the Spirit was in so extraordinary a manner poured out, and the world, according to Christ's prediction ( Jo...
Acts 1:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the...
Acts 1:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Ascension. Election of Matthias 1-5. St. Luke's Introduction. He recapitulates the general contents of his Gospel, adding, however, this additional information, (1) that the appearances of the...
Acts 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But ye shall receive power. — The use of the same English noun for two different Greek words is misleading, but if “authority” be used in Acts 1:7 then “power” is an adequate rendering here. The...
Acts 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Beginning Afresh Acts 1:1-14 Luke informs Theophilus (the name means “a lover of God”) that his Gospel told the story of what the Lord began to do and teach. Evidently this further book is a...
Acts 1:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the opening verse Luke reveals the nature of his first treatise. It had to do with "all that Jesus began to do and to teach." This is followed by the last glimpse we have of the disciples before P...
Acts 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? (7) And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or...
Acts 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But ye shall receive power ,.... From on high, with which they were to be endured, Luke 24:49 meaning the power of the Holy Ghost, strength from him to preach the Gospel, and work miracles in conf...
Acts 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the eart...
Acts 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When they, therefore, were come together That is, after he had led them out of the town to the mount of Olives, and was come to that part of the mountain which was above Bethany, (see Luke 24:50 ,...
Acts 1:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 1 establishes the fact that Luke (a Gentile) is the writer, "the former treatise" being his Gospel ( Luke 1:1-3 ). In that case Theophilus is addressed as "most excellent," manifestly a public...
Acts 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christ's Address to His Apostles; Christ's Ascension into Heaven. 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, sayi...
Acts 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; not till then, not of their own strength, but of God's grace, as appeared by Peter's denying and the others leaving of our Sa...
Acts 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Jesus' Commission to His Apostles (1:4-11). Here the risen Jesus calls on His believing people to wait for the coming of the promised Holy Spirit Who would be poured out on them like rain on fruit...
Acts 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 1:6 . When they were come together .—(The Sinaitic codex omits together .) This was not the meeting referred to in Acts 1:4 , but the last interview recorded in Luke 24:...
Acts 1:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Acts 1:1-11 (with Luke 24:15-53 ) Ascension Day I. It is quite necessary to seize firmly and hold fast by this thought, that the acts of Apostles and all subsequent acts of their true success...
Acts 1:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 1:1-3 . The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given comm...
Acts 1:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:1 . The former treatise have I made of all that Jesus began to do and teach. St. Luke, a companion of St. Paul, here continues his history. It comprises a display of providence and grace in...
Acts 1:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

The former treatise have I made. A true commencement must have respect to what has gone before In any new beginning of study or work, it is important to have in mind what has been done before i...
Acts 1:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 1:1 I made for have I made, A.V.; concerning for of, A.V.; to teach for teach, A.V. The former treatise; literally, the first history, narrative, or discours...
Acts 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The final promise of the Holy Spirit:
Acts 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 2:1-4 ; Acts 6:8 ; Acts 8:19 ; Acts 8:5-25 ; Acts 1:22 ; Acts 10:39-41 ; Acts 13:31 ; Acts 2:32 ; Acts 22:15 ; Acts 3:15 ; Acts 4:33 ; Acts 5:32 ; Isaiah 42:10 ; Isaiah 49:6 ; Isa...
Acts 1:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Missions in the Book of Acts Acts 1:1-11 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We will set before you the steps which were preparatory to the coming of the Spirit, and the inauguration of the great missionary en...
Acts 1:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But ye shall receive power — and shall be witnesses to me — That is, ye shall be empowered to witness my Gospel, both by your preaching and suffering.

Acts 1:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 1:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 1:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 1:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 1:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Acts 1:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 1:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 1:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 1:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Acts 1:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes